1. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 1 National Defence Coordination Committee 21 May 2015 OPERATION DISTINCTION – National Commemoration Events – Brigadier-General K.W. Horlock COS Readiness, CJOC

2. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 2 Government Intent Commemoration Themes 2015 Outlook: National Sentry Program (NSP) Valour Building Plaque Unveiling National Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan (NMCMA) Kandahar Airfield (KAF) Cenotaph Memorial Route / Victoria Cross Monument / Hall of Honour Canada’s 150th Recently Completed Events / Outlook 2016 - 2017 OUTLINE

3. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 3 GC Intent: To establish a program that will run from FY 2013/14 to FY 2020/21 to commemorate the numerous anniversaries of historical events that will occur in that period, focusing primarily on the centennial of the First World War and the 75 th anniversary of the Second World War. The program will also tie into the Road to 2017 – Canada’s 150 th. Government Intent & Commemoration Themes The Nation Takes Shape Major Wars of the 20 th Century The New Security Order -War of 1812 -Fenian Raids -Boer War -First World War -Second World War -Korea RECOGNIZINGTHEMEPre-1914 1914-19181939-19451950-1953 1946-Present TIME-PERIOD (not exhaustive)

4. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 4 National Sentry Program – 2015 (In progress) Lead: DND Dates: 9 April to 10 November every year until 2020. Location: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Ottawa, ON. Descriptor: Schedule incorporates L1 representation on significant dates such as Battle of the Atlantic and Battle of Britain. Units commemorating battle honours or significant regimental anniversaries will be present in shifts of up to three weeks’ duration. Final rotation in 2015 is Tri-Service in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. Enhancements for 2015: Increased force protection including permanent presence by an appropriate police service. Stanchions, sentry boxes and signage to preserve sanctity of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while maintaining public access. Standardized ceremonial protocols for paying respects and wreath-laying.

5. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 5 Valour Building Plaque Unveiling Lead: DND Dates: 25 May 2015 Location: 151 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON. Descriptor: A plaque will be unveiled by the MND which will be placed at the entrance to the Valour Building. Invitations to selected VIPs, 18 Star of Military Valour recipients and two families of fallen SMV recipients. MND to unveil the plaque during a short ceremony followed by lunch for the recipients of the Star of Military Valour and guests. Background: The La Promenade Building, located in the Parliamentary Precinct, was renamed “The Valour Building” to commemorate the heroic contributions and ultimate sacrifices made by military heroes and Canadian civilians during the 12-year military mission in Afghanistan. The building’s new name was announced on May 8, 2014, on the eve of the National Day of Honour.

6. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 6 Lead: VAC Dates: 2017 Completion Location: Richmond Landing Upper Plaza, Ottawa, ON. Descriptor: PCH assigned Project Managers. NCC engaged for site selection. CJOC representing DND/CAF as a stakeholder in the project. Distinct from KAF Cenotaph (next slide), but oft confused. GC Announcement 12 May followed by RFP requirements in Spring 2015. National Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan (NMCMA) WoG NCC-led WG recommended Richmond Landing Upper Plaza Background: Richmond Landing was a small settlement started in 1809 with Jehiel Collins' store, which preceded Bytown in present day Ottawa. It was located just south of Victoria Island east of the present-day Portage Bridge in present day Lebreton Flats.

7. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 7 Kandahar Airfield (KAF) Cenotaph Lead: DND Dates: 2017 Completion Location: Ottawa, ON. COA 1 – Carling Campus (Recommended) COA 2 – Memorial Route on Richmond Landing Descriptor: Requires construction of a 12m x 25m pavilion to house the KAF Cenotaph in order to protect from the elements. Approximate weight is 225,000 kg without the pavilion. COA 1 – Carling Campus COA 2 – Memorial Route (Park Site)

8. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 8 Memorial Route / Victoria Cross Memorial Lead: VAC Dates: 2016 – Fall Completion Location: Begins at Cartier Square Drill Hall and follows Elgin and Wellington streets to the Canadian War Museum. Ottawa, ON. Descriptor: Announced by GC 12 May Joint project funded equally by VAC, PCH, PWGSC and DND. Project deliverables include annual tourist guidebook, permanent interpretive panels linking to theme of “In Service to Canada” and web and mobile applications. Memorial Route = 2.8 kms

9. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 9 Lead: VAC Dates: No timeline Location: Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON. Hall of Honour Descriptor: Working Group consists of VAC, PCH, PWGSC, DND and the Canadian War Museum. Proposal is to display important military and civilian achievements and commemorative artefacts in the Hall of Honour to: Reinforce pride and attachment by highlighting our greatest achievements as a nation and building on the theme of Canada – Strong, Proud and Free. Honour Canadians from all backgrounds, military and civilian, whose efforts and achievements have contributed demonstrably to a better Canada, and a better world. Final proposal to be presented to Speakers of the House and the Senate for approval.

10. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 10 Canada’s 150 th Lead: PCH Dates: Numerous throughout 2017 Location: Multiple venues across Canada. Descriptor: Mr. Andrew Campbell, previously Vice President of External Relations and Visitor Experience at Parks Canada, was appointed Senior Executive Director of the Canada 150 Federal Secretariat. The Canada 150 Federal Secretariat is responsible to ensure that all GC departments and stakeholders are engaged in the planning process. SJS to appoint CAF OPI (CJOC J3 SE). No funding presently in Op DISTINCTION. Background: The Canada 150 theme is Strong. Proud. Free. — three words that define and characterize present-day Canada. A Canada that is a strong model and leader in the world with one of the most robust economies. A Canada that is proud of its identity, diversity, innovation, and achievements as well as its natural beauty and resources. A Canada that is free with an open, diverse and pluralistic society. This theme enables us to connect with our past, embrace the present, and build toward the future. Programming will support and promote activities that align with the Canada 150 vision, which includes three elements: Giving Back to Canada: Canadians will be challenged to dream about what the future holds for the next 150 years, and to give back to our country, providing meaningful change and lasting legacies for future generations. Honouring the Exceptional: Exceptional Canadian people, places, achievements and events will be showcased to help shape Canada’s leaders of tomorrow. Celebrating and Bringing Canadians Together: Canadians and their communities will have opportunities to celebrate together and build a deeper understanding of Canada, its people and what it means to be Canadian.

11. UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 11 DateEventLocation Recently Completed Events - 2015 Feb – Mar 2015Afghanistan Memorial VigilYellowknife, St- Jean and Kingston 1-11 May 201570 th Anniversary of the Liberation of Netherlands and Victory Europe (VE) Day (Completed) Netherlands 3 May 2015100th Anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres / St. Julien Gas Attack and the John McCrae Statue Unveiling Ottawa Outlook - 2016 / 2017 April 2016150 th Anniversary of Fenian RaidsTBD July 2016100 th Anniversary of Battles of the Somme and Beaumont Hamel France and Ottawa/Nfld April 2017100 th Anniversary the Battle of Vimy RidgeFrance and Ottawa July 201790 th Anniversary of Menin GateBelgium August 201775 th Anniversary of the Dieppe RaidFrance and Ottawa November 2017100 th Anniversary of the Battle of PasschendaeleBelgium and Ottawa Op DISTINCTION